Rental homes in Vilsteren, Ommen

Renting in Vilsteren: a small private sector in a owner-occupied dominated village

Vilsteren is a small, rural village in the municipality of Ommen where owner-occupied homes dominate. Of the 153 homes in the village, only 17 percent are rental properties, and all of those are owned by private or commercial landlords: there is no social housing stock from housing associations. Anyone looking for a rental home in Vilsteren is therefore entirely in the private sector. Supply is limited and varies greatly; check the current overview at the top of this page for the most recent availability and rental prices. The average WOZ value in Vilsteren is €356,000, which is lower than the municipal average of €388,000 for the broader rental market in Ommen. This difference indicates that house prices here are slightly more moderate than elsewhere in the municipality, although supply for renters remains scarce.

Vilsteren: peace, greenery and a close-knit community of 380 people

Vilsteren has around 380 residents and feels like a village where everyone knows each other. The largest group of residents is between 45 and 65 years old, followed by those aged 65 and over, which accurately reflects the village's character: quiet, mature and not hectic. On the neighbourhood page for Vilsteren, residents give the village an 8.1 out of 10, based on ratings that score remarkably high on almost all aspects. Safety, accessibility, sense of community, greenery and beauty are all rated a perfect 10. One resident describes the village as a place where you can leave your door open in the evening and where neighbours know your name. That says a lot about the atmosphere here.

The greenery is not just marketing talk: Vilsteren lies in the middle of the Overijssel landscape, surrounded by forests and heathland. Anyone wanting to walk or cycle outside literally has their back garden for it. Accessibility also scores a 10, although you have to put that in perspective: Vilsteren is easily accessible by car, but public transport is limited. Without your own transport, the village is less practical. The village consists of two cores: you can search for rental homes in both Buurtschap Vilsteren and Kern Vilsteren, each with its own character but the same rural tranquillity.

To be honest: education scores a 1 out of 10, and that is not a measurement error. There are no schools in Vilsteren itself. Families with children rely on facilities in Ommen or surrounding areas. The amenities score of 7 also reflects reality: for daily shopping, dining or medical care, you have to take the car. For those who don't mind that and prioritise peace and space over urban proximity, Vilsteren is a good fit.

Renting in Vilsteren: who does this work for, and who not?

Vilsteren is most suitable for renters who consciously choose a rural living environment, have their own transport and have no need for shops or schools within walking distance. Think of dual-income couples without children, older people seeking peace, or those who work from home and rarely need to travel daily. For starters without a car, families with school-age children or people dependent on public transport, renting in Vilsteren is less practical. Those considering staying here can also look at owner-occupied homes in Vilsteren, because 83 percent of the housing stock is owner-occupied, and that supply is significantly larger.

Searching for a rental home in or around Vilsteren

The rental housing supply in Vilsteren is small, but via Buurtje.nl you can see directly what is available, including filters on price, surface area and energy label. If nothing is currently available in Vilsteren itself, also check the supply in the surrounding area: Ommen, Beerze or Dalmsholte are a short distance away and sometimes have more rental homes available. More about the municipality can be found on the website of the municipality of Ommen.